Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Construction Management

Delivery Options: IN CLASS, ONLINE, BLENDED

Are you hoping to move into management, enhance your business knowledge and skills, change employment, or build on your degree? A Certificate in Professional Management may be your ticket to success. In this program, you will examine key principles of business and their interrelationships in local, national and global world settings. Learn key management skills that foster communication, teamwork and problem solving in the workplace. Become more effective in your workplace today.

The Specialization in Construction Management develops the competencies needed to effectively manage construction projects. The program focuses on the legal, regulatory and technical aspects of construction while developing the skills and knowledge you need in business, management, and interpersonal relations.

Wondering how to get started?

Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and in blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule. The Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Construction Management can be completed in the classroom, or through a combination of classroom or online courses.

Whatever the delivery format of your course, you should plan on studying and working approximately six hours per week per course.

Online learning is a learning option that caters to busy schedules by taking the learning experience out of the traditional classroom. It is learning that relies on the Internet for access to learning materials as well as interaction with instructors and fellow learners.

In most online courses, you will work within scheduled start- and end-dates, and assignment timelines. Readings, assignments and contributions will be required on a weekly basis. Graded assignments, participation marks, and sometimes exams contribute to your final letter-grade mark.

It is strongly recommended that you log into the University's online learning software three to four times per week to keep pace with the class. In most cases, the times you choose to work will be entirely up to you. Some online courses may require you to meet online with your class at specific times. Some courses are offered in a blended format that combines classroom and online components.

Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online. If you have already completed fully online courses in the past, you may apply for a prerequisite waiver for BMC 352 Learning Online. To apply, complete the online application form.

All Continuing Education certificates have been developed with part-time learners in mind. The Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Construction Management is a 300-hour program. Students must complete 120 hours of core courses. The remaining 180 hours will be chosen from a list of optional courses.

The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster. However, when planning, it is important that you take into account the extra time that is required for reading and assignments For every hour of classroom time, plan on working one more hour at home (3 hours in class; 3 hours at home). For most online courses, expect to work approximately six hours per week per course. Students are invited to contact a student advisor for planning assistance.

You can take courses first and enrol in the certificate later; however, as programs are subject to change, we recommend you apply for admission to the certificate program as early as possible. Once you are admitted, you can be confident that you have locked in the requirements leading to your graduation.

You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be admitted to the program. Successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma and relevant work experience are recommended. If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.

Transferring credit from other Continuing Education certificates

If you have completed requirements for another University of Calgary Continuing Education certificate, you may be able to transfer some credits between programs. For details, please review the Transferability section in the certificate programs that you have completed. To transfer credits, please contact a student advisor.

Pre-Approved Seminar Credit (Maximum 30 hours)

Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from most UCalgary Continuing Education Business Seminars and some part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) courses taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.

Please note that you must apply for credit for seminars and ESL courses that you have completed with UCalgary Continuing Education as not all of them apply. To find out if you are eligible for credit, please contact a student advisor.

Please Note:

The combined total of Transferability and Advanced Standing credits cannot exceed 150 hours for this certificate.

If you wish to pursue another certificate program please complete the Application for Admission for your next certificate, and contact us requesting transfer of the equivalent course credits, or contact a student advisor for assistance at 403-220-2866. You must request the transfer of the equivalent courses credits to apply to your next certificate — this will not happen without your request.

If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.

Additional Details

Courses

Core Courses

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Minimum Required

120
Hour(s)

Maximum Allowed

120
Hour(s)

Students in this certificate are required to take the courses Business Management and Human Behaviour in Organizations. They must also take Business Communication for Internationally Trained Professional or Management Communications: Interpersonal Skills.

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